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Lawyer refusal to sign Part C of a reaffirmation agreement document showing undue hardship rules for Bankruptcy.blog.
Bankruptcy

Why Your Lawyer Won’t Sign Your Reaffirmation Agreement: The Part C Liability Trap

Alexander Hernandez 5 min read
A house of cards stabilized by a glowing wildcard on a law library table. 2026 Federal Homestead and Wildcard Exemption guide for Bankruptcy.blog.
Bankruptcy

Understanding the Federal Homestead Wildcard Exemption in 2026

Alexander Hernandez 5 min read
Infographic comparing the 2026 federal bankruptcy homestead cap of $214,000 for recent movers versus the $31,575 federal homestead exemption floor. Provided by Bankruptcy.blog.
Bankruptcy

The 1,215 Day Rule versus the Federal Exemptions. Which Law Protects Your Home in 2026?

Alexander Hernandez 3 min read
Illustration of a shielded home representing the 2026 federal bankruptcy homestead exemption limits and protections. Provided by bankruptcy.blog.Visual aid created with Copilot AI for educational purposes by bankruptcy.blog.
Bankruptcy

Understanding the Federal Bankruptcy Homestead Exemption Limits

Alexander Hernandez 4 min read
Diagram explaining the 1,215-day bankruptcy rule with a $214,000 cap compared to the $31,575 federal exemption.- Bankruptcy.blog.Visual aid created with AI for educational purposes
Bankruptcy

Understanding the Bankruptcy Homestead Exemption and the 1,215-Day Rule

Alexander Hernandez 3 min read
Law books and a gavel with text overlay: Statute of Limitations vs. Judgment Renewal by Professor Hernandez on Bankruptcy.blog.
Insights & Analysis

The “Zombie Debt” Trap: The Statute of Limitations vs. Judgment Renewal

Alexander Hernandez 7 min read
Stack of legal documents labeled "LAWSUIT" with a pen and leather folder, illustrating creditor lawsuit defense and bankruptcy strategy for bankruptcy.blog.
Bankruptcy

Beyond the Means Test: A 2026 Strategy for Bankruptcy & Creditor Lawsuits

Alexander Hernandez 4 min read
Bankruptcy.blog. The chapter 13 guide 2026. A photo of the Chapter 13 petition, a financial reorganization or wage earner's plan for 2026 to stop foreclosure and save assets.
Bankruptcy

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Guide 2026 | Stop Foreclosure & Protect Assets

Alexander Hernandez 5 min read
A close-up of a United States Bankruptcy Court filing document for Chapter 7 bankruptcy with a professional pen resting on the page, serving as the featured image for the bankruptcy.blog chapter 7 guide 2026.
Bankruptcy

Your 2026 Guide to Chapter 7 Bankruptcy: Get a Fresh Start

Alexander Hernandez 8 min read
Cure mortgage arrears concept: A model house on a calendar next to an 'Urgent Past Due' notice. Bankruptcy.blog
Bankruptcy

Cure Mortgage Arrears: How to Force a Lender to Accept Your Payments

Alexander Hernandez 6 min read
A graduation cap labeled Debt with a red Cancelled stamp, representing how to stop student loan garnishment through an adversary proceeding and government settlement as seen on Bankruptcy.blog.
BankruptcyInsights & Analysis

Suing the Government is Your Best Move Against Student Loan Garnishments

Alexander Hernandez 5 min read
Close-up of a bankruptcy petition and a pen, illustrating the process of filing local bankruptcy forms and legal documents like a motion for relief, with the bankruptcy.blog watermark at the top.
Bankruptcy

The Motion for Relief from Stay: Check Your Local Bankruptcy Forms First

Alexander Hernandez 2 min read
A wooden gavel resting on a leather-bound book titled "BANKRUPTCY LAW" in a blurred library setting, featuring the Bankruptcy.blog logo at the bottom focusing on the motion for relief from the automatic stay.
Bankruptcy

The Motion for Relief from Stay Versus The Automatic Stay

Alexander Hernandez 5 min read
Legal documents and gavel representing the filing process and the role of a bankruptcy petition preparer, featured on bankruptcy.blog.
Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy Petition Preparers: A Compliance Checklist Under 11 U.S.C. §110

Alexander Hernandez 4 min read

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A credit card sitting on medical billing paperwork next to a stethoscope, illustrating predatory hospital collection tactics and the risk of medical bankruptcy—originally published on Bankruptcy.blog.
Insights & Analysis

Predatory Hospital Collection Tactics: A Silent Threat to Your Finances

Alexander Hernandez 4 min read

Stop predatory hospital collection tactics from draining your bank account. Learn why handing over your card at the ER is a trap leading to medical bankruptcy.

Three white eggs representing retirement funds sit in a nest next to a 2026 tax form, illustrating how to use 2026 401k and IRA limits for asset protection — Bankruptcy.blog
Insights & Analysis

The 2026 Retirement Limits: A Strategic Guide to Asset Protection and the Means Test

Alexander Hernandez 6 min read
A two-story suburban home with a red 'For Sale' and 'Foreclosure' sign in the front yard, illustrating how to stop a 2026 foreclosure auction and save home equity - Bankruptcy.blog.
Insights & Analysis

How to Stop a 2026 Foreclosure Auction and Protect Your Home Equity

Alexander Hernandez 6 min read
A person studying debtor resources at a desk, featuring a 'Pro Se Litigant's Guide' from the Civil Court Clerk's Office, a laptop showing LawHelp Interactive, and notes on a Motion to Dismiss. A professional legal research setting for Bankruptcy.blog.
Insights & Analysis

Navigating the Legal Maze: Essential Debtor Resources When Facing Lawsuits

Alexander Hernandez 7 min read
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Insights & Analysis

The “Time-Barred” Trap: Debt Past the Statute of Limitations Won’t Prevent a Lawsuit

Alexander Hernandez 4 min read

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Approved car loan application and car key with a keyfob. A debtor in Chapter 13 bankruptcy must still get court approval before signing. (bankruptcy.blog)
Bankruptcy

Buying a Car While in Chapter 13: The Critical Steps Every Debtor Must Know

Alexander Hernandez 5 min read

Are you in Chapter 13 bankruptcy and need a car loan? Learn the critical steps to get court and Trustee approval. Avoid plan dismissal, high rates, and feasibility objections.

Cartoon character holding a ‘DON’T FORGET!’ sign with a thumbs-up, smiling, and text ‘Bankruptcy.Blog’ below, emphasizing issues with not adding debtor or creditors to the petition.
Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy Tips: Handling Omitted Creditors

Alexander Hernandez 3 min read
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Bankruptcy

Your Car and Bankruptcy: Key Insights

Alexander Hernandez 3 min read
A close-up of a bronze plaque with raised letters that read ‘UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT’ with the words ‘Bankruptcy Blog’ in smaller print at the bottom, suggesting bankruptcy and creditors
Bankruptcy

How to File a Suggestion of Bankruptcy Effectively to Stop Creditors

Alexander Hernandez 4 min read
The Bankruptcy Trustee, Strategies to Protect Your Tax Refund.
Bankruptcy

The Bankruptcy Trustee, Strategies to Protect Your Tax Refund.

Alexander Hernandez 6 min read

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